HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport Comm 07/13/2026Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
the Mansfield Airport Commission
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OFFICE' July 13,2026
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Present: Btyju Duarte, (419 Chair), Ken Buja (Safety & Security), William Walker (Treasurer) and
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lvlartm i?b lerk each a "Commissioner Kevin Bullock Ah• ort Manager, via tele hone
'and MakJt ,in-P r (Gale Associates, Inc.)
Excused: Joel Brandwine (Chair),
Guests: Wade Federici, David Middleton, John Betzner, George Howard, Steve Johnson, Mike
Massicotte
I. Call to Order
In the absence of the Chair, a meeting of the Mansfield Airport Commission (the "Meeting") was called to order
by the Vice Chair at 6:30 p.m. in the SRB Building at the Airport.
H. Approval of Meeting Mnnutes
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on June 8, 2026 were presented to the Commission for approval. Following
discussion, the Commission entertained the following motion:
Motion, made by Mr. Fox, seconded by Mr. Buja, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on June
8, 2026.
Vote: 3-0 (Passed)
M. New Business
The Chair then discussed the impending closing of the Airport, and suggested that the Commission send out
another notification to all related parties concerning the dates of the closure. He also discussed the Airport
Manager's contract, which had been extended until the end of the year.
IV. Correspondence
The Chair and Mr. Fox then discussed correspondence recently received by the Commission.
Mr. Fox then addressed the Airport's document retention functionality, noting that additional storage space on
Dropbox was necessary. After discussion, the Commission entertained the following motion:
Motion, by Mr. Fox, seconded by Mr. Buja, to approve the payment of approximately $160 per year, to provide
additional storage capacity on Dropbox, for the custody of the Commission's documents.
Vote: 4-0 (Passed)
V. Safety and Security
Mr. Buja reported on issues relating to the safety and security of the Airport facility, including, among other
things:
1: The presence of low -flying helicopters over the train tracks in Mansfield,
2. The occurrence of deer in the region,
3. The high volume of industrial trucks on the roads near the airport, related to the runway reconstruction
project, and
4. The concept of setting up a temporary website, dedicated to providing the public with status updates related
to the runway reconstruction project.
VI. Airport Manager's Report
Mr. Bullock, via telephone, provided the Airport Manager's Report, which contained an overview of issues
related to the management of the Airport, including:
1. Update on the runway construction project, including complaints related thereto,
2. Update on soil testing,
3. Status of the flagpole,
4. Update on LPGA parking project, and
S. Status of the restrooms in the Administration Building.
VH. Airport Engineer's Report
Mr. Caron presented the Airport Engineer's report, a copy of which had been submitted to the Commission. In
his report, Mr. Caron presented status updates regarding the following ongoing projects at the Airport, among
other things:
1. Runway 32 Avigation Easement Acquisition Project (AIP No. 3-25-0028-35-2020),
2. Construction Phase Services for the Reconstruction of Runway 14-32 and Taxiway A (AIP No. 3-25-0028-
044-2025),
3. Status of the wildlife hazard assessment,
4. Design and Permit for Wildlife Perimeter Fencing,
5. Yearly Operational Plan, and
6. 18B Aeronautical Survey
A discussion ensued, during which Mr. Caron responded to questions from the Commission.
After discussion, the Commission entertained the following motions:
Motion, by Mr. Fox, seconded by Mr. Buja, to approve a change to the runway reconstruction contract, to include
additional work associated with the installation of taxiway edge lights, with the local share not to exceed $5,000.
Vote: 4-0 (Passed)
Motion, by Mr. Fox, seconded by Nh•. Buja, to approve Gale's scope of services, for data collection/alternatives;
analysis, associated with the fence construction project.
Vote: 4-0 (Passed)
Motion, by Mr. Buja, seconded by Mr. Walker, to authorize the Chair to initiate an IFE analysis, relating to the
awarding of the Airport Engineer contract.
Vote: 4-0 (Passed)
VM ° Treasurers Deport
The Chair, in Mr. Walker's absence, then presented the Treasurer's Report which contained, among other things:
1. An itemized list of monthly expense items for the Commission's review and approval, and
2. A year-to-date budget report, including line -item analyses of various budget expenditures, measured
against last year's figures.
The Commission then discussed the categorization of various expenditures contained in the Treasurer's Report.
Mr. Walker then addressed the process by which the Commission would create a bid package, to solicit bids for
the Airport Manager contract. Mr. Caron agreed to provide some materials related to the creation of such a
package.
After discussion, the Commission entertained the following motion:
Motion, by Mr. Fox, seconded by Mr. Buja, to approve the payment of $29,137.84, to cover the regular monthly
expense items incurred since the last Meeting, as enumerated in the Treasurer's report presented at the Meeting.
Vote: 4-0 (Passed)
IX. Old Business
The Vice Chair then addressed the ongoing negotiations with the FAA, regarding the possible utilization of the
Airport's grass runway for parking associated with an upcoming PGA tournament. He noted that, because of
the runway reconstruction project, it was unlikely that the Airport would be able to participate in such event.
X. Items Not Known 4$ Hours Prior to the Meeting
None.
XI. Visitor Comments
The Commission then responded to questions from the Meeting's visitors.
XH. Next Meeting
The Chair then announced that the next meeting of the Commission would take place on Monday, August 10,
2026.
xm. Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the Chair then called for a motion to adjourn.
Motion, made by Mr. Buja, seconded by Mr. Fox, to adjourn the meeting at approximately 7:40 p.m.
Vote: 4-0 (Passed).
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Signature of Connnissmner
Date Approved